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@TourSeriesReddi REDDITCH TOWN CENTRE

THURSDAY 9TH MAY 2019 FROM 2.30PM

INAUGURAL INTER-SERVICES RACES FROM 2.40PM, PROCYCLIST AUTOGRAPH SESSION BAND STAND CHURCH GREEN FROM 16.00 - 16.30PM, PRO RACING FROM 5.30PM WELCOME TO REDDITCH! Redditch is delighted to host the #OVOTourSeries for an eight consecutive year and this year, we are thrilled to be the first round for both the ladies Grand Prix and the Men’s Tour Series Race. To celebrate, we are hosting a special Inaugural Inter-Services Championship – which will see Men’s and Women’s Teams from our serving Army, Royal Navy and RAF taking to the streets to compete. This is the first time these teams have ever competed in a closed track race so we are hoping you come out and cheer them on. The action starts at 2:40pm. This year we have two Sustainable Travel Partners helping you get to the event, with WM Railway providing a regular service from the surrounding areas to the Redditch Station, and Diamond Busses offering free travel to get you home this evening on routes 51, 57 and 58. Once again we are very pleased to have the Kingfisher Shopping Centre as a key partner in the Tour and we would like to welcome and thank Stofords Property Solutions for coming on board as our headline sponsor for 2019. Don’t forget you can meet your Cycling heroes in the bandstand between 16.00 - 16.30pm for an autograph session and our amazing pro races start at 5:30pm from Church Green East. Finally, we would just like to say that the Redditch event is made even more special by the number of people that get involved to help, from the schools who help us open the event, to Redditch Road and Path Cycling Club, to all of the exhibitors who will be found all around the Church Green area – as well as those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make the event happen. So we would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their hard work and support. We hope that you enjoy watching some spectacular cycling in Worcestershire. Follow us locally on Twitter @tourseriesreddi or look out for hashtags #tourseries #redditch and #Rail2Redditch. Or find us on Facebook:Redditch Tour Series EVENT VILLAGE LAYOUT

National Sponsor Area: Community / Food Limar, Fenwicks, Lecol and Eisberg Business Stands Area

TOUR SERIES ROAD CLOSURES Sections of Highways to be closed between 9.15am Thursday 9th May to 5.00am Friday 10th May Sections of Highways to be closed between 5.00am - 6.30am and between 2.00pm and midnight Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May (Between 6.30 - 2.00pm access available for residents and businesses only) Sections of Highways to be closed between 5.00am and midnight Thursday 9th May and Friday 10th May EVENT TIMINGS

WOMEN’S INTER-SERVICES CHAMPIONSHIPS 14.40 Serving RAF, Army and Royal Navy riders take to the streets to battle it out to win the first ever Women’s Inter Services Championship. MEN’S INTER-SERVICES CHAMPIONSHIPS 15.25 Serving RAF, Army and Royal Navy riders take to the streets to battle it out to win the first ever Men’s Inter Services Championship. PROCYCLIST AUTOGRAPH SESSION 16.00 Join us for an autograph session with the elite riders, based in the band stand the ladies elite riders will signing from 16.00 and the men’s riders will be available from 16.15. Redditch Bandstand REDDITCH RIDE IT 16.15 In partnership with Redditch Road & Path Cycling Club there is the exciting opportunity to ride the race track. From 4.15pm to 4.50pm you can safely ride the traffic free race course. Open to everyone all you need is a bike and a helmet. Just come to the Redditch Road and Path Gazebo on the start/finish straight.*

* If you are a member of the club please just turn up, if not there will be a small registration form that you can download at https://bit.ly/2VQYfqy and bring with you (or there will be copies on the day)

THANKS TO... Worcestershire County Council and Redditch Borough Council would like to thank the following for their support in helping to bring the Tour Series Round 1 to Redditch: Kingfisher Shopping Centre, Sweetspot, British Cycling, Redditch Road & Path Cycling Club, West Mercia Police, Redditch Town Centre Partnership, CAVA Security, AA Signs, Minuteman Press, Diamond Busses, Stofords, WM Trains, St Stephens Church MASCOT RACE 16.50 Join us for the 5th year of our famous mascot race. Look out for Mr Monopoly, Tobi the Tour Series mascot, Barci from Nandos, Charlie the Kingfisher Kids club monkey and many more making a mad dash for the finish line!Church Green PRE RACE PRESENTATION PHOTOS 16.55 Podium OPENING SPEECH AND RIBBON CUTTING 17.25 Start and Finish Line OVO ENERGY TOUR SERIES WOMEN’S RACE 17.30 Start and Finish Line. Sponsored by WM Railway WOMEN’S PODUIM CELEBRATIONS 18.26 Sponsored by WM Railway. Church Green West

OVO ENERGY TOUR SERIES MEN’S RACE 19.00 Start / Finish line. Sponsored by Stofords MEN’S PODIUM CELEBRATIONS 20.30 Sponsored by Stofords. Church Green West

If you are a member of the club please just turn up, if not there will be a small registration form that you can download at https://bit.ly/2VQYfqy and bring with you (or there will be copies on the day)

For race updates follow: #OVOTourSeries and @tourseriesreddi Hashtag your photos and comments from the day: #tourseries #Redditch #Worcestershire. The 1.4km track offers some of the most exciting racing in the Series – with hair pin bends, technical corners and the killer Unicorn Hill sprint. The start and finish line offers the best atmosphere but why not explore the full track and pick your favourite viewing location!

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Race stats: MIL HEWELL ROAD L ST R • Circuit Length 1.4km EE T • 2018 Winners (men) JLT Condor REDDITCH • 2018 Winners (women) Team Breeze RAILWAY STATION • 2018 Fastest Lap (men) Chris Opie (Canyon Eisberg) 1:56.131 • 2018 Fastest Lap (women) Rebecca Durrell (Storey Racing) 2:15:187

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#OVOTOURSERIES SPOTLIGHT ON... Local girl Beth Crumpton needs little introduction - racing for 13 years she has competed Internationally in Mountain Bike, Road and CycloCross, representing GBR in all 3 disciplines at some point throughout her career – and it all started here in Redditch. We caught up with Beth who has now signed for Tarteletto-Isorex, ahead of the Tour to get her top tips and see who she will be cheering on come race day:

How did you get into Cycling?

My dad was a cyclist and inspired me to give it a go, I attended the local cycling club (Redditch R&P CC) starting at grass root level, I enjoyed it and wanted to keep it up, so I started racing and from there it never really stopped.

Who is your cycling hero?

My cycling hero is Marianne Vos, she’s a champion & rides with so much passion.

What do you think of the Redditch track? Are you gutted to not be Racing it this year?

Yeah I am gutted not to be racing on home turf, it’s always cool to race in front of a home crowd but with my new team and new goals I’ll be happy to spectate and enjoy the racing. The circuit meets all aspects of physical, mental and technical challenges, there isn’t much flat terrain in the track, it’s either downhill or dragging uphill with a good punch up Unicorn Hill. It provides a great platform for a great night of racing!

Who will you be cheering on?

I’ll be cheering for a lot of my past team-mates and friends who are racing in the series this year, I always enjoy watching my friends race because I know how much work they put into achieve their results.

Whats next for you? Where can we see you next?

I’m fully focussed on my next winter season which will start in September, I’ve signed for a Belgian Cyclocross team Tarteletto-Isorex, where I will focus more on the European calendar. Royal Enﬁ eld Showcase the Past, Present, and Future For 6 weeks at Redditch, spiritual home of the brand Opening weekend Saturday June 1st, 10.30am Royal En eld will be making an exclusive European unveiling of a new model to their existing lineup

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Every weekend something new to see & hear!

June 1 - July 13 THE MENS TEAMS TOUR SERIES TEAMS For more information visit: www.tourseries.co.uk

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@MadisonGenesis @saintpiran1 @VitusProCycling RACE JERSEYS

OVO LEADER JERSEY The leading team will be wearing this jersey at each round and also be presented with them on the podium afterwards. @TeamRibble

EISBERG JERSEY The leading individual in the Points competition will be wearing this jersey at each round and also be presented with it on the podium @VitusProCycling @canyondhbbloor afterwards. THE WOMENS TEAMS TOUR SERIES TEAMS For more information visit: www.tourseries.co.uk

@livAWOLSpokd @YouveBeenChickd @StoreyRT

@HSBCUKBreeze @PerformanceVelo @cycleteamonform THE WOMENS TEAMS RACE JERSEYS TOUR SERIES TEAMS

OVO LEADER JERSEY The leading team will be wearing this jersey at each round and also be presented with them on the podium afterwards. @StoreyRT @TeamBoompods

EISBERG JERSEY The leading individual in the Points competition will be wearing this jersey at each round and also be presented with it on the podium @cycleteamonform @Team_Jadan afterwards. Get in Gear Worcestershire is delighted to welcome the Tour Series back to Redditch. Our county has one of the fastest growing economies in the country, meaning that businesses here are out in front - not in the chasing pack. Become a champion for the county and join the Worcestershire 1000.

Find out more at www.oneworcestershire.com

@OneWorcs Inter-services Criterium Championships 2019

2019 sees the inaugural Inter Services Criterium Championships being held in Redditch, courtesy of Worcestershire County Council and the OVO Tour Series. The Inter Services event will host both a Men’s and Women’s race. Both events are open to serving members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force. These will be keenly contested races with the best cyclists from the UK Armed Forces competing for both individual and team championships. Such is the Inter Service rivalries that once the bell goes the tempo will go through the roof and the racing to be crowned Champion will be intense. So come along and cheer on your favourite Service and give our UK Armed Forces cyclists an atmosphere to remember. Racing starts: 2.40pm - Women’s Inter Services Race I 3.25pm - Men’s Inter Services Race

The Army’s top 2 female riders are racing in the Women’s OVO Tour Series for Team Brother Tifosi and Storey Racing. What’s On Guide to cycling events around Worcestershire in 2019

Sun 19 May Droitwich Cycling Sunday Sportive 30 & 50 mile routes. Salwarpe. www.britishcycling.org.uk/events Sat 25 – Fri 31 May Bewdley Bike Week Various cycle related activities. www.bewdleybikeweek.info Sun 26 May Cyclists Fighting Cancer Sportive 30,64,100 & 130 mile routes, Stratford. www.cyclistsfc.org.uk Sun 2 June Malvern Mad Hatter Sportive- 37, 62 & 100 mile routes. Malvern. www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk Sun 2 June Mountain Bike Orienteering - Solo or team competition, Bredon. www.midlandsmbo.co.uk Sat 9 – Sun 17 June National Bike Week For local events see www.bikeweek.org.uk

Mon 3 – Fri 7 June Bike to School Week - See website for details. www.sustrans.org.uk

Sat 8 – Sun 16 June National Bike Week - For local events see website. www.bikeweek.org.uk Sun 9 June Worcester Cycle Sunday - Family friendly riverside rides. www.bikeworcester.org.uk Sun 9 June Ride for Rory - Sponsored 18 & 52 mile ride. Redditch. www.rorytherobot.com Founded in 1996, Stoford specialise in in-depth understanding and experience Sun 9 June Honeybourne Cyclefest - A day of cycling activities. occupier led pre-let commercial property of occupier requirements, has ensured www.sporthoneybourne.org.uk/events developments. We are a privately owned that we remain highly competitive and able company with all the shareholders taking an to deliver a quality product on time and Fri 14 – Sun 16 June GT Bicycles Malverns Classic - The UK’s biggest mountain bike active role in the running of the business. within budget.

festival, Eastnor Deer Park, Ledbury. www.malvernsclassic.com Working in partnership with occupiers, Our experience of market demand gives Sun 16 June Evesham Cyclefest - MTB races at The Valley, Evesham. landowners and investors, our committed us an unrivalled knowledge of the latest team have developed in excess of 14m sq occupier requirements, and we are proud www.cycleeveshamvale.org ft throughout the UK, including industrial, to have been trusted to develop for some of office, retail and hotels. Our high quality the UK’s largest financial institutions and Fri 21 June Much Ado About Nothing - Handlebards -pedal powered theatre schemes have been recognised at industry occupiers. group. Fleece Inn, Bretforton. www.thefleeceinn.co.uk level, achieving a number of prestigious awards. Sun 23 June Paddle, Plod, Pedal - Individual or team Canoe:walk:cycle challenge, Pershore. www.strichards.org.uk Our innovative approach to site and contract procurement, coupled with an Sun 23 June The Rollright Rumble and Over the Severn 110km & 200k audax rides, Honeybourne. www.aukweb.net Sun 30 June St Richard’s Hospice Bikeathon - 15, 45 & 64 mile routes, Worcester. www.strichards.org.uk Sun 14 July Ride the Heart of England - 12, 18 & 60 mile routes. Packwood House, Solihull. www.knowleanddorridgelions.com Sat 20 July Kidderminster Killer & From Clee to Heaven Audax Rides 200 & 120 km routes, Belbroughton. www.aukweb.net Redditch Gateway Wed 15 August National Cycle to Work Day - See website for details.

www.cycletoworkday.org 26-28 Ludgate Hill @stofordltd Sat 24 August Ride Warwickshire Sportive - 34, 80 & 101 mile routes, Warwick. Birmingham www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk B3 1DX  [email protected] Stoford Proudly Supporting  0121 234 6699 Stoford Properties Ltd Redditch Tour Series 2019

Redditch Tour Series 2019.indd 1 09/04/2019 14:19:40 Push Bike! is a campaign group representing cycling interests in Worcestershire. Its volunteers work with national organisations, local clubs, the Councils and others to improve local cycle facilities and encourage more people to enjoy the many benefits of riding a bike. www.worcestershire.gov.uk/cycling

Sat 31 August Questars Malverns Adventure Race Run, Mountain Bike, and Kayak challenge, Hanley Swan www.questars.co.uk Sun 8 September Evesham Cyclefest - Sportive and family festival. Evesham. www.cycleeveshamvale.org Fri 13 - Sun 15 September The Cycle Show - The NEC, Birmingham. www.cycleshow.co.uk

Sat 14 September Ride & Stride - Organise your own sponsored ride around local historic churches. www.rideandstrideuk.org Sun 15 September Plum Bikeaway - 8, 23 & 52 mile routes, Pershore. www.bikeawayventures.co.uk Sat 5 October Autumn South Salopian - 200km audax ride, Belbroughton. www.aukweb.net Sun 6 October Shelsley Walsh Cycling Hill Climb - Timed hill climb and cyclo-cross races. www.shelsleywalshcyclinghillclimb.co.uk Sun 27 October Tour of Worcester Sportive - 50 & 70 mile routes. Worcester www.wheelsinwheels.com

Founded in 1996, Stoford specialise in in-depth understanding and experience occupier led pre-let commercial property of occupier requirements, has ensured developments. We are a privately owned that we remain highly competitive and able company with all the shareholders taking an to deliver a quality product on time and active role in the running of the business. within budget.

Working in partnership with occupiers, Our experience of market demand gives landowners and investors, our committed us an unrivalled knowledge of the latest team have developed in excess of 14m sq occupier requirements, and we are proud ft throughout the UK, including industrial, to have been trusted to develop for some of office, retail and hotels. Our high quality the UK’s largest financial institutions and schemes have been recognised at industry occupiers. level, achieving a number of prestigious awards.

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Redditch Tour Series 2019.indd 1 09/04/2019 14:19:40 MEET YOUR CYCLING HEROES Fill the section below during the autograph session 4.00pm – 4.30pm Bandstand Church Green (Kingfisher Centre if weather is bad) to refuel F With over 20 great placesD to eat and drink, Kingfisher will have you raring to go in no time at all. PROUD SPONSORS OF THE OVO ENERGY TOUR SERIES

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